Golf putter with adjustable head and shaft angle

ABSTRACT

A golf putter with adjustable head and shaft angle to provide a adjustable golf putter that allows for the adjustment of the angle between the golf club shaft and putter head while minimizing the amount of parts necessary to assemble the golf putter and having all parts flush with one another. The inventive device includes a hosel attachment with a guide marking that accepts the golf putter shaft, a hosel screw, a golf putter head with selection markings and a golf shaft. Hosel consists of an attachment that provides a means for attaching the golf shaft to the putter head and a concaved recess portion to accept the hosel screw. A guide marking is provided on the hosel to assist in angle selection. Golf putter head contains a front flat surface and a back section with a concaved recess portion that is pre-measured to accept the hosel attachment end and hosel screw. Concaved recess portion of the Back section of golf putter head also contains selection markings to correspond to the amount of angle degree between the golf shaft and the golf putter head. Golf club shaft with a first end attachment to the hosel and a second end for gripping by the golfer. Alternatively, golf club shaft can be directly attached to the golf putter head.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to adjustable golf putter and more specifically it relates to a golf putter with adjustable head and shaft angle to provide a adjustable golf putter that allows for the adjustment of the angle between the golf club shaft and putter head while minimizing the amount of parts necessary to assemble the golf putter and having all parts flush with one another.

DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

It can be appreciated that adjustable golf putters have been in use for years. The concept of an adjustable putter per se is not a new concept. Many patents have issued that related to golf clubs that have a head that is adjustable relative to the shaft.

The main problem with conventional adjustable golf putters is they consist of multiple parts, which increase the cost of manufacturing and decrease the ease and use of the products. Another problem with conventional adjustable golf putters are they are not aesthetically pleasing due to the multiplicity of parts required to assemble the product. Another problem with conventional adjustable golf putter are that they are not dynamically balanced because either there are too many working parts on the golf putter head or that the fix point of attachment between the golf putter head and shaft is off center.

While these devices may be suitable for the particular purpose to which they address, they are not as suitable for to provide a adjustable golf putter that allows for the adjustment of the angle between the golf club shaft and putter head while minimizing the amount of parts necessary to assemble the golf putter and having all parts flush with one another.

In these respects, a golf putter with adjustable head and shaft angle according to the present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art, and in so doing provides an apparatus primarily developed for the purpose of to provide a adjustable golf putter that allows for the adjustment of the angle between the golf club shaft and putter head while minimizing the amount of parts necessary to assemble the golf putter and having all parts flush with one another.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of adjustable golf putter now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a new golf putter with adjustable head and shaft angle construction wherein the same can be utilized to provide an adjustable golf putter that allows for the adjustment of the angle between the golf club shaft and putter head while minimizing the amount of parts necessary to assemble the golf putter and having all parts flush with one another.

The general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new golf putter with adjustable head and shaft angle that has many of the advantages of the adjustable golf putter mentioned heretofore and many novel features that result in a new golf putter with adjustable head and shaft angle which is not anticipated, rendered obvious, suggested, or even implied by any of the prior art adjustable golf putter, either alone or in any combination thereof.

To attain this, the present invention generally comprises a hosel attachment with a guide marking that accepts the golf putter shaft, a hosel screw, a golf putter head with selection markings and a golf shaft. Hosel consists of an attachment that provides a means for attaching the golf shaft to the putter head and a concaved recess portion to accept the hosel screw. A guide marking is provided on the hosel to assist in angle selection. Golf putter head with a front flat surface and a back section with a concaved recess portion that is pre-measured to accept the hosel attachment end and hosel screw. Concaved recess portion of the back section of golf putter head also contain angle selection markings to correspond to the amount of angle degree selected between the golf putter head and the golf putter shaft. Golf club shaft contains a first end attachment to the hosel and a second end for gripping by the golfer. Alternatively, golf club shaft can be directly attached to the golf putter head.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter.

In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of the description and should not be regarded as limiting.

A primary object of the present invention is to provide a golf putter with adjustable head and shaft angle that will overcome the shortcomings of the prior art devices.

An object of the present invention is to provide a golf putter with adjustable head and shaft angle for to provide a adjustable golf putter that allows for the adjustment of the angle between the golf club shaft and putter head while minimizing the amount of parts necessary to assemble the golf putter and having all parts flush with one another.

Another object is to provide a golf putter with adjustable head and shaft angle that functions as an adjustable golf putter head in which the angle between the golf putter shaft and golf putter head can be adjusted and then be fixed in a set position.

Another object is to provide a golf putter with adjustable head and shaft angle that minimizes the amount of parts necessary to assemble the adjustable golf putter.

Another object is to provide a golf putter with adjustable head and shaft angle that is aesthetically pleasing to the user by reducing extraneous parts.

Another object is to provide a golf putter with adjustable head and shaft angle that is dynamically balanced.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become obvious to the reader and it is intended that these objects and advantages be within the scope of the present invention.

To the accomplishment of the above and related objects, this invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings, attention being called to the fact, however, that the drawings are illustrative only, and that changes may be made in the specific construction illustrated.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Various other objects, features and attendant advantages of the present invention will become fully appreciated as the same becomes better understood when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference characters designate the same or similar parts throughout the several views, and wherein:

FIG. 1 is Perspective View of the adjustable golf putter.

FIG. 2 is Front side view of golf putter head.

FIG. 3 is Top down view of golf putter head without the hosel and hosel screw.

FIG. 4 is Back view of the golf putter head without the hosel and hosel screw.

FIG. 5 is Side view of the golf putter head without the hosel and hosel screw.

FIG. 6 is Side cross-sectional view of the hosel without the hosel screw.

FIG. 7 is Front view of the hosel without the hosel screw.

FIG. 8 is Hosel Screw.

FIG. 9 is Side exploded view of the adjustable golf putter.

FIG. 10 is Back view of the golf putter head with the hosel and hosel screw attached.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views, the attached figures illustrate a golf putter with adjustable head and shaft angle, which comprises a hosel attachment with a guide marking that accepts the golf putter shaft, a hosel screw, a golf putter head with angle selection markings and a golf shaft. Hosel consists of an attachment that provides a means for attaching the golf shaft to the putter head and a concaved recess portion to accept the hosel screw. A guide marking is provided on the hosel to correspond to the angle selection markings. Golf putter head contains a front flat surface and a back section with a concaved recess portion that is pre-measured to accept the hosel attachment end and hosel screw. Concaved recess portion of the back section of golf putter head also contains angle selection markings to correspond to the amount of angle degree selected between the golf putter head and golf shaft. Golf club shaft contains a first end attachment to the hosel and a second end for gripping by the golfer.

Alternatively, golf club shaft can be directly attached to the golf putter head.

Hosel consists of an attachment that provides a means for attaching the golf shaft to the putter head and a concaved recess portion to accept the hosel screw. A guide marking is provided on the hosel to assist in angle selection. Hosel 12 is shown in FIGS. 1, 6, 7, 9 and 10. Hosel 12 has a shaft-receiving end with a shaft receiving recess 22. Hosel 12 has a putter head end that is rounded and pre-measured to fit flush with the concaved recess portion on the backside of the putter head 10. Rounded hosel end has a guide marking 18 and a concaved recess portion to accept the hosel screw 14, which is used to lock the hosel 12 to the golf putter head 10 in a fixed position. The Hosel 12 maybe made of either plastic or metal. Alternatively, hosel 12 can be eliminated and replaced by a golf shaft 20 with an rounded end that is also pre-measured to fit flush with the concaved recess portion on the back side of the putter head 10 as shown in FIG. 11. In this preferred embodiment, the hosel 12 is a separate piece allowing a plurality of different shafts to be attached to the hosel. In another embodiment, the hosel screw 14 may be sealed into place using a proxy or other type of tamper resistant glue.

Once sealed this way, the golf putter head 10 is temporarily nonadjustable and can be used for tournament play.

Golf putter head contains a front flat surface 26 and a back section 24 with a concaved recess portion that is pre-measured to accept the hosel attachment end and hosel screw 14. Concaved recess portion on the back section of golf putter head also contains selection markings 16 to correspond to the amount of angle degree selected. Golf Putter Head 10 has a front surface as seen in FIG. 2 and a back surface as seen in FIG. 4. The back surface has a concaved recess portion that is pre-measured to fit the round end of the hosel 12 which allows the hosel 12 to lay flush with the back surface 24 of the golf putter head 10. Front surface 26 is flat to provide a striking surface and to receive the golf ball. Golf putter head 10 can be made of either plastic or metal. In this preferred embodiment, the golf putter head 10 is made out of stainless steel. Golf putter head 10 contains a plurality of angle selection markings 16 to assist user in obtaining a precise angle separation between the golf putter head 10 and the golf shaft 20. Angle selection markings also inform user as to the exact degree angle selected. The middle angle marking represents a degree angle of zero between the golf putter head 10 and the golf shaft 20. Additional markings to the right or left of the zero marking constitutes a five degree increase to a maximum of 20 degrees of angle separation between the golf putter head 10 and the golf shaft 20. In another embodiment, the golf putter head 10 may include a plurality of guide markings to line up the ball to the center of the front surface of the golf putter head 10. In another embodiment, the golf putter head 10 may be of different weight to allow user to customize the playability of the adjustable golf putter.

In another embodiment, the maximum degree angle between the golf putter head 10 and the golf shaft 20 may be set at 25 degrees.

The Golf Shaft 20 includes a first end for connection to a hosel and a second end for gripping by the user. Alternatively, golf club shaft 20 can be directly attached to the golf putter head 10. The golf shaft can be of different height, weight and length to accommodate different users. In another embodiment, the golf shaft 20 includes a first end that is rounded and pre-measured to fit flush with the concaved recess on the back surface of the golf putter head 10. The first end also having a concaved recess portion to accept a screw to attach the golf shaft 20 to the golf putter head in a fixed but adjustable position. The second end is for gripping by the user.

Referring to FIG. 9, hosel 12 has an end 22 with a recess to receive the golf shaft 20. Hosel 12 has a rounded end that is pre-measured to fit the concaved recess portion on the back surface 24 of the golf putter head 10. Hosel 12 has a corresponding concaved recess portion to receive a hosel screw 14. Hosel 12 is attached to golf putter head 10 via a hosel screw 14, which allows the golf putter head 10 and golf shaft 20 to be in a fixed but adjustable position. Hosel 12, the back surface of the golf putter head 24 and the hosel screw 14 are flush with one another providing a smooth, aesthetically pleasing appearance to the adjustable golf putter. Alternatively, the hosel 12 can be completely eliminated and replaced by a golf shaft 20 with an rounded end that is pre-measured to fit the concaved recess portion on the back surface 24 of the golf putter head 10. Rounded end of the golf shaft has a corresponding concaved recess portion to receive a screw and will be attached to the back surface 24 of the golf putter head 10 via the screw. The rounded end of the golf shaft 20, the back surface 24 of the golf putter head and the screw attachment will be flush with one another providing a smooth, aesthetically pleasing appearance to the adjustable golf putter. In another embodiment, the screw may be sealed into place using a proxy or other type of tamper resistant glue. Once sealed this way, the golf putter head 10 is temporarily nonadjustable and can be used for tournament play.

FIGS. 1-10 illustrate the preferred embodiment of the adjustable golf putter designated generally by numeral 10. FIG. 11 illustrates an alternate embodiment of the adjustable golf putter. In this preferred embodiment, a user, typically a golfer, right or left handed, will practice using the adjustable golf putter at a default set angle of zero degrees between the golf putter head 10 and the golf shaft 20. Depending on the needs of the golfer, he or she can adjust the angle between the golf putter head 10 and the golf shaft 20 by using a common Allen wrench. To loosen the hosel screw 14, golfer would turn the screw counter clockwise, which will loosen the connection between the hosel 12 and the golf putter head 10. Golfer may then adjust the angle between the golf putter head 10 and the golf shaft 20 by increments of 5 degrees to a maximum degree angle of 20 degrees in either direction. After determining the desired degree angle, golfer may fix the position of the golf putter head 10 and the hosel 14 by turning the hosel screw 14 clockwise to a locked position. In this preferred embodiment, the golfer will typically use the guide selection marking 18 to precisely adjust the hosel 12 to a corresponding angle selection marking 16. Both the guide selection marking 18 and angle selection markings 16 are also used as reference points to assist the golfer in remembering exactly what degree angle the golfer likes or dislikes.

As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided.

With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the claims. 

1. An adjustable golf putter comprising: an elongated shaft having an upper end portion with a gripping surface and a lower end portion that includes an attachment; a hosel having an attachment portion to receive said elongated shaft; a putter head having a back surface with a concaved recess portion, said hosel having a rounded end portion that fits flush with said concaved recess portion of said putter head; a plurality of selection markings on said putter head which correspond to a variety of angles between said elongated shaft and said putter head; and wherein said hosel is attached to said putter head by a screw.
 2. The apparatus in claim 1 wherein said hosel contains a angle guide selection marking which corresponds to said plurality of selection markings on said putter head.
 3. The apparatus in claim 1 wherein said putter head has a front surface to receive a golf ball.
 4. The apparatus in claim 1 wherein said putter head is made of either plastic or metal and can be of a selectable predetermined mass.
 5. The apparatus in claim 1 where in there is only one opening and one corresponding screw.
 6. The apparatus in claim 1 where in the angle degree between said putter head and said hosel is adjustable. The range of said angle degree being limited to a maximum of 25 degrees in either direction.
 7. The apparatus in claim 1 where said hosel has a concaved recess portion to receive said screw.
 8. The apparatus in claim 7 where said hosel and said screw sit flush with one another.
 9. An adjustable golf putter comprising: an elongated shaft having an upper end portion with a gripping surface and a lower end portion that includes a rounded region that is directly attachable to a putter head; said putter head having a back surface with a concaved recess portion to receive said rounded region of said elongated shaft; a plurality of selection markings on said putter head that corresponds to the degree angle between said putter head and said elongated shaft; a guide selection marking on said rounded region of said elongated shaft which corresponds to said plurality of selection markings; said rounded region of said elongated shaft having a concaved recess portion to receive a screw; said screw sits flush with said rounded region of said elongated shaft; said rounded portion of said elongated shaft sits flush with said concaved recess portion of said back surface of putter head; said putter head having a front surface to receive a golf ball; said degree angle between said putter head and said elongated shaft is adjustable; said degree angle is limited to a maximum of 25 degrees in either direction from the default zero degree position; and wherein said rounded region of said elongated shaft and said putter head are attached by said screw.
 10. The apparatus in claim 1 where said putter head and said hosel contain a plurality of serrations approximately 5 degrees apart. 